Trauma Informed Educational Practice: Promoting Safety and Resilience in the Classroom

How does early childhood trauma affect student performance in the classroom? And how can instructors use the best practices to help their students cope with disappointment and learning challenges in the classroom?

Dr. Caroline Toscano, Director of Professional Development in ELITE, and English Professor Emily Rosado discuss the definition of trauma, particularly manifested as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and their impact on student learning. Also discussed are classroom behaviors commonly associated with trauma, including triggers.

Trauma Informed Educational Practice is a philosophical framework underlying best practices in how to work with students affected by trauma. Its definition and core principles are covered, along with Do’s and Don’ts in working with students who have experienced trauma and ways to de-escalate trauma-related behavior.

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